Belize vs Wallis and Futuna
Economics, safety, healthcare, politics, quality of life, visa freedom and top nomad cities side by side.
Overview
 BZ
Belize
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 WF
Wallis and Futuna
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|---|---|---|
| Official name | Belize | Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Capital | Belmopan | Mata-Utu |
| Region | North America Central America | Oceania Polynesia |
| Currency | Belize dollar | CFP franc |
At a glance
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BZ
Belize
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WF
Wallis and Futuna
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|---|---|---|
| Average nomad score | 5.2 / 10 | 3.8 / 10 |
| Population | 397,483 | 11,620 |
| Area | 22,966 km² | 142 km² |
| Density | 17.3 per km² | 81.8 per km² |
| Human development index | 0.721 | 0.000 |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $16,710 (2031) | — |
| Life expectancy | 73.7 yrs (2024) | — |
| Visa-free access | 87 countries #98 | — |
Economics
Latest available year in brackets
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BZ
Belize
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WF
Wallis and Futuna
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|---|---|---|
| GDP nominal | $4.1B (2031) | — |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $16,710 (2031) | — |
| GDP growth | 2.0% (2031) | — |
| Inflation (CPI) | 1.3% (2031) | — |
| Unemployment | 2.6% (2031) | — |
| Gini index | 39.9 (2018) | — |
| Internet users | 80.0% (2024) | — |
| Urban population | 41.6% (2025) | — |
| Government debt (% of GDP) | 60.0% (2031) | — |
| Trade openness | 109.0% (2024) | — |
| Labor force participation | 62.2% (2025) | — |
Healthcare
Latest available year in brackets
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BZ
Belize
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WF
Wallis and Futuna
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|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 73.7 yrs (2024) | — |
Quality of life
Latest available year in brackets
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BZ
Belize
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WF
Wallis and Futuna
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| Life satisfaction | 6.7 (2025) | — |
| Healthy life expectancy | 63.8 yrs (2021) | — |
| Universal health coverage | 70 (2023) | — |
| Broadband per 100 people | 9.8 (2022) | — |
Environment
Latest available year in brackets
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BZ
Belize
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WF
Wallis and Futuna
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|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14.4 (2024) | 4.0 (2024) |
| Renewable energy | 87.2% (2024) | — |
Demographics and society
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BZ
Belize
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WF
Wallis and Futuna
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| Government | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy | Devolution |
| Languages | Belizean Creole, English, Spanish | French |
| Time zones | UTC-06:00 | UTC+12:00 |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Literacy rate | 87.9% (2022) | — |
| Education spending | 4.6% of GDP (2024) | — |
| Health spending | 4.2% of GDP (2023) | — |
| Fertility rate | 2.0 (2024) | — |
| Birth rate | 18.1 per 1,000 (2024) | — |
| Death rate | 5.0 per 1,000 (2024) | — |
| Infant mortality | 10.8 per 1,000 (2024) | — |
Politics and governance
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BZ
Belize
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WF
Wallis and Futuna
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| Corruption perceptions (CPI) | 36.00 (2026) | — |
| Press freedom | 68.3 #47 Amériques (2025) | — |
Top nomad cities
Nomad score and monthly cost of living
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BZ
Belize
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WF
Wallis and Futuna
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| #1 | Ambergris Caye 5.5 · $4,152 / mo | Mata-Utu 3.9 · $2,817 / mo |
| #2 | Placencia 5.5 · $2,830 / mo | Leava 3.8 · $4,240 / mo |
| #3 | San Pedro 5.5 · $3,655 / mo | Sigave 3.7 · $2,439 / mo |
| #4 | Caye Caulker 5.4 · $2,860 / mo | Alele 3.6 · $3,533 / mo |
| #5 | Corozal 5.3 · $2,160 / mo | — |